We have a canoe school and i am an accomplished White water paddler. It's 16 feet long and weighs between 54-56 pounds, where the fiberglass models weigh 70 pounds. You can unsubscribe from REI Co-op emails at any time. I wouldn’t go to the extreme of comparing it with a Bell. Other than two P.net reviews, I can find NOTHING on the boat. This comes with a trolling motor to run up river with and then paddle back. Scott. I like to tell him it does everything the Explorer does, just faster. Any help would be appreciated. The Mad River Explorer 16 Royalex canoe features web seats, a shaped yoke and durable, polyethylene decks; Made in USA. Thanks for the help! Royalex® is much more resistant to heat deformation than canoes made of polyethylene. It is different in handling than the Explorer, but about as slow and roughly equal in agility. Schedule a free 1-on-1 virtual appointment with one of our experts. I have stopped by … canoes. Mad River Explorer 16 for sale at Alder Creek. The canoe has hardwood trim and cane seats. The newletter sign-up system is currently down for maintenance. And the Kevlar Explorer is sharper in the ends than the Royalex version, and that further limits its agility, though it makes it a bit faster on the lakes. As far as I’m concerned the Tripper is by far a superior expedition boat for extended trips. Jim Henry's original Explorer design is a benchmark when it comes to versatile canoes. Mad River's Explorer is world famous for durability, stability and truly verstile performance. Essentially a 17ft Royalex Explorer which does everything well - stable platform but also cruises and does whitewater as big river tripper. My father purchased his royalex Mad River Canoe about 24 years ago from Appomattox River Company in Farmville, Va. At REI, we believe that a life outdoors is a life well lived. T-formex is a super durable, high-tech laminate that is suitable for rugged and more abusive conditions. 1994 Mad River Malacite Canoe 1994 Malacite Canoe Kevlar Hull with Ash trim 50 lbs. These Photos Show All. Several years ago the plastics company that supplied Royalex to all the world's canoe builders quit making it. I purchased the canoe in 1994 and enjoyed using it quite a bit in the 1990s, though it has been mostly idle since. Now they have no more Royalex blanks to shoot, so we’ll see what MR throws at us instead. It is not deep enough, very slow and the shallow v bottom does not like to any abuse. Fisherman's canoe, downriver whitewater hull, or spacious tripping canoe and shrug off the bumps and grinds that accompany just about any canoeing adventure. Length 16' / 488 cm Width @ waterline 33" / 84.5 cm Average Weight* 72 lbs / 32.5 kg Max Capacity 1100 lbs / 499 kg EXPLORER 16: Versatility defined. I have an Express 16 in royalex with factory skip plates. A perfect blend of stability and responsiveness. Never had any trouble with cracking, but maybe I just got lucky and maybe it would have cracked as it got older. Mine was a leftover model new from the dealer. https://www.rei.com/product/850149/mad-river-explorer16-lt-royalex-canoe Thanks AnywayThe boat sold. Mad River Express 16. My second reservation is that Mad River typically does all-Kevlar layups for the Explorer. Mad River Explorer 16 (FGX); L: 16’3; W: 34.5″; 64 lbs. In reality, you wouldn’t be able to lean it over as much as an Explorer, but it’s been a great boat. I am now in the market to purchase my own canoe to join in the fun. I don't know anything about the specific boat in question, but did own a Mad River Explorer in Royalex for about 20 years. The versatile canoe for getting started; great for sportsmen and families, the Adventure 16 is an amazing value. Ended: Oct 27, 2020. And while I have never been an Explorer fan (though I have expressed admiration repeatedly for what some people can do in it), I have to say that the Explorer has more “personality” than the Legend. This beautiful canoe has warm inlaid wooden gunnels and “gold leaf” labeling on the hull. This nimble tandem for cruising and light touring shines in confused waters. Mad River Explorer 16 Royalex with wood trim - performance and comfort. Royalex is a composite material, comprising an outer layer of vinyl and hard acrylonitrile butadiene styrene plastic (ABS) and an inner layer of ABS foam. After the canoe was stripped down to just the hull material, we drilled and countersunk the bottom of each crack so the cracks wouldn’t get any longer, following the procedure used for cracks in metal. posted: 1 month ago. Royalex construction. I’ve paddled the X, and it is a nice boat but not fishform by any stretch of the imagination. Well, I have one, and it is a very shallow V hull. Canoe / Old Town Camper/ Royalex - $850 (Porter) The “Camper” is a very versatile family / sport/ touring canoe.This classic canoe is a stable platform when paddling with children and dogs. After that I just had to drill holes for the bolts on the canoe (again, used the current seat as a guide). Mad river explorer. As far as I’m concerned the Tripper is by far a superior expedition boat for extended trips. 16' Mad River Explorer Canoe - Red Royalex / Excellent Condition: Condition: Used. Symmetrical hull allows the 15 to be paddled “backwards,” solo from the bow seat, providing excellent trim and control on flat water or class II-III rivers. I have found royalex carcasses on the river that didn't win the argument with the current. Bundle includes: 1 ash electric trolling motor mount. capacity. Kevlar is not a good "outside" fabric for boats that are being abused in whitewater. The paddlesports industry relied on Royalex exclusively for years for the best downriver canoes for stiffness and toughness, For over 40 years, the name Mad River Canoe has been synonymous with quality and innovation. Someone was kind enough to email me the catalog. Explorer 17 vs Revelation The 1990 MRC catalog lists both a 16’ and 17’ Explorer in Royalex. Looks like a narrower, shallower Explorer with a little tumblehome added? Used (normal wear), This tandem canoe is rock solid and in fantastic shape, especially for being manufactured over 35 years ago. Details about 16' Mad River Explorer Canoe - Red Royalex / Excellent Condition See original listing. The Outrages are so close to symmetrical, it isn’t even worth discussing. Mad River Explorer 16. This canoe as a family cruiser. This is a 16ft Mad River Eclipse that is fully functional, but it does have a lot of scratches and there are a few creases in the royalex. Interestingly enough, it’s the only MRC I’ve ever seen that had the shouldered tumblehome that you see in Bell Canoes. Looks like a narrower, shallower Explorer with a little tumblehome added? Whether on a family outing, fishing trip or overnight float, the Mad River Explorer 16 LT Royalex® canoe will help make memories for years to come. Cold temperatures can pose a bigger threat. I have an Express 16 in royalex with factory skip plates. Mad River's Explorer is world famous for durability, stability and truly verstile performance. (Editors note: Drilling holes at the end of crack… price: $650.00. Which might raise the question, why is MR offering the ex-Dagger Legend 16? Original Explorer design is a benchmark when it comes to versatile canoes. Original Explorer design is a benchmark when it comes to versatile canoes. James (3) Share. Full Details *MSRP: $899 USD / $1,149 CAD Learn more and join us, Earn a $100 REI Gift Card when you apply, get approved and make any purchase within 60 days of card approval.Details, Mon–Fri, 5am–10pm PT Sat–Sun, 6am–9pm PT. We began by cradling the broken boat in slings—short sawhorse-height stands made for the purpose—and removed the breastplates, gunwales, seats, and thwarts. Royalex is super strong stuff and canoes made of Royalex are no longer manufactured. Herehttp://www.madrivercanoe.com/content/madrivercanoe.com/assets/page/archived_catalogs/2006%20Mad%20River%20Catalog.pdf I have found royalex carcasses on the river that didn't win the argument with the current. Only problem is a little heavy but mad river tends to overbuild their boats so a reasonable trade-off for such durability. Like someone said, it’s tucked in a hair more than an Explorer with a hair less rocker, I believe. Normal wear on … Frank. I’ve owned and tripped with both the Old Town Tripper and a Mad River Explorer. Description Jim Henrey's original benchmark design, the standard for versitile performance returns with the Explorer 16 in an all new T-formex material. Explorer 15 Reviews - Mad River | Buyers' Guide | Paddling.com REI and the REI Co-op logo are trademarks of Recreational Equipment, Inc. Stay updated on the latest news, deals & more. These Photos Show All. Even the Mad River website has nothing I can find. A smaller, more nimble edition of the Legend 16, the 15 of- fers the versatility of a river crossover canoe, well-suited to either tandem or solo use. We are located in Roanoke, Va. Advice. ... Evergreen Starburst 16'6 Canoe Product Number: 4017-908 Larger View This one says the Outrage and Outrage X are “fishform”. 1 Old Town folding seat. Mad River Explorer 16' In "Royalex" or Aramid - $899 (Yardley) This Roylex Explorer is the perfect all purpose indestructable canoe for recreation and mild white water. https://www.rei.com/product/816915/mad-river-explorer-16-royalex-canoe After years of development and testing, T-formex is basically the new Rolyalex; not exactly the same but a foam core … This canoe as a family cruiser. One of the gunwales was split in 1996, but I have glued it Even the Mad River website has nothing I can find. 1996 model in like new condition. Jim Henry's original Explorer design is a benchmark when it comes to versatile canoes. Has original owner’s manual. 16 Ft Orion Explorer Mad River Canoe - $800 (Holt) This is an Orion Explorer Mad River flat bottom canoe for sale. In another catalog, they switched into saying the Guide/Freedom Solo is “shallow arch”. Usually their actual dimensional figures are correct, but buyers, take everything qualitative they say with a grain of salt. 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